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ANRPO HORTICULTURE TECHNICIAN I - ID# 224406.

CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2024, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first). INQUIRIES: Chris Wong 808-393-6368.

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) performing project tasks under the applicable cooperative agreement for the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Environmental Office, Natural Resources Section, located on the island of Oahu. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: $3,837/Mon.

DUTIES: The primary goal is to ensure that the military mission is accomplished and that training opportunities are realized to the fullest extent possible in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and Army environmental quality policies. Work must be done in accordance with applicable Army, Federal, and State regulations and laws, especially regarding endangered species, safety and health, and pesticides. Majority of tasks take place on Army lands. Implements horticulture and propagule management work for the Army Natural Resources Program- Oahu (ANRPO). Complies with all safety policies and procedures. Implements office, nursery, living collection, and field work designed and planned by Horticulture, Rare Plant, and Natural Resource Management staff to meet program goals for the Makua Implementation Plan (MIP) and Oahu Implementation Plan (OIP), and to keep the Army in compliance with Biological Opinions. Assists with planning, logistics, documenting day to day work, and analyzing data. Assists in reporting on progress in written reports and via oral presentations to groups, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Army Biologist and Natural Resources Manager, other partners, and ANRPO managers. Works in warm indoor and outdoor environments for extended periods of time. Wears a respirator and other appropriate PPE to apply pesticides. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including several hours on weekends, usually once to twice a month. Drives project vehicles to field sites. Requires riding in helicopters and driving off-road. Works in areas with Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) with professional Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) under supervision. This is a progressive job group, which allows for entry at Level I and possible promotion through experience and demonstrated competence based on an established competency matrix.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: Employees must be able to demonstrate competency in all job duties, responsibilities, physical ability, and job-related certifications within twenty-four (24) months (no more than thirty-six (36) months) from date of hire and be able to maintain job-related qualifications and continuously perform in a safe/satisfactory manner. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biological Science, Botanical, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science with basic/related biology/botany courses, or related field. (Associates Degree an accredited community college in related field and an additional two (2) years of equivalent work or field experience in management of Hawaiian flora, or an additional five (5) years of equivalent work or field experience in management of Hawaiian flora may be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.).

EXPERIENCE

Up to one (0-1) year of experience with plant propagation techniques in horticultural industries or botanical onservation. Experience needs to be well-documented and acquired under the employment of an academic institution, governmental agency, private company, or non-profit organization in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of principles of plant propagation, plant biology, nutrition and physiology, environmental physiology and ecology, soil science, applied chemistry, plant pathology and entomology. Basic knowledge of irrigation operation, construction and repair, pest symptoms, identification and control, safe application of pesticides and their regulation, and fertilizer application. Familiarity with classification of native Hawaiian plants, botanical nomenclature and terminology. Good working knowledge of computers, word-processing, and databases. Basic knowledge of nursery and horticultural procedures and methods.

ABILITIES and SKILLS

Basic plumbing and electrical skills (for irrigation systems). Ability to apply pesticides safely. Must be able to perform repeated tasks with a high level of accuracy and consistency. Ability to effectively use word processing and spreadsheet programs. Ability to enter data in Microsoft Access database. Strong organizational/record-keeping skills. Ability to make sound planning and logistical decisions related to execution of tasks in the nurseries and i